elainem Report post Posted May 12, 2006 Ok, dh really really really wants a VW Campervan. I really really really want one too. Our 5 year old twin ds's would adore one too. We probably would not holiday in it, more for the odd night away, fun days out and just a fun vehicle that we all would love. Problem. Me. Money. We have two T reg cars, nothing fancy and we rely on them both. We own both outright having finished paying for one of them ?100 per month. We still save the ?100 we used to pay (but been naughty and keep nicking it for other stuff ) So we could afford the camper - thinking about 5k - pay for it over 4 to 5 years. My concern is that we would be buying a much older vehicle that I guess would be less reliable and would we get the same longevity from it that we would if we say went and bought an 03/04 reg car. Life would be alot easier if we won the lottery, or if I could make a bl**dy decision!! I just have this real niggle, even though really want it. Dh thinks I am an old woman and should just go for it. I have never done anything rash in my life, always really measured sensible decision that have worked for the family. So please help, I would love to hear some opinions. Elaine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted May 12, 2006 Hi Elaine I must profess to having a liking for VW Campervans myself - I've always wanted one. However, 5k is a lot of money in anyone's eyes and it's something you must think long and hard about before coming to any firm decisions either way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted May 13, 2006 Ooooh, I love them too!! Go on...do something rash and go for it!! After having to buy a people carrier when no. 4 was on the way, 5K isn't that much really!! Woo hoo...and you could get a tattoo!! (Are you sure this shouldn't be in the Midlife Crisis thread?? ) Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted May 13, 2006 Check out e-bay! There have been some great ones on there and mostly for a lot less than 5K! Search locally and go and look at a few before committing anything. Have a test drive too if you can and make sure you can actually drive it...nothing worse than buying a car/van and then finding niether of you likes driving it. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted May 13, 2006 hi,adams mum dh here.we just spent 5k on a p reg t4 caravelle 9 seater for when no.5 arrives.i think what your looking for is not a full blown camper but a day van,if you get a vw.it will have seats a pull out bed and space. buy a tent that fixes up to the car a camping stove/kitchen and either use bushes or go on sites with toilet blocks.if you get a vw van or day van you can use it as a everyday car and will be easy to resale.when novelty wears off.if you get a van you can use sleeping bags inside.5k wont get much of a camper but will buy a late 90,s t4 or a very tidy older model.you could spend less but may pay more on repair bills especially if its not diy.oh dont buy autos the boxs dont last long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 13, 2006 Go for it Elaine! I'm very jealous! Bit of a hippy-chic - i've always wanted one! Was feeling very pathetic last week, and dp came home with a campervan keyring.... Cheered me up no end (easily pleased... ). AND .... I have been known to base a whole weeks planning (i work with little 'uns) around them.... Oh!!!!! - you have too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted May 13, 2006 I love camper vans. I'd say go for it, be reckless and have some fun. Lauren x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted May 14, 2006 DO IT............JUST DO IT................JUST DO IT O.K............... go on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted May 14, 2006 Okay yeah go on, you know you want to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elainem Report post Posted May 14, 2006 thanks folks, still umming and arring - getting right on dh's nerves! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted May 15, 2006 If you have a look on e-bay they have 25 right now. Ranging in price from ?1-00 to ?10-000+...go on, go on, go on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted May 15, 2006 Oooh You Will, You Will, You Will! My hubbs parents had camper vans for years they're very reliable and won't let you down, just trade in one of the cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlenemo Report post Posted May 15, 2006 I've been trying not to get involved in this thread... When Zemanski and I first got together we lived on a bus - later we had an ambulance for short and long breaks from the city. They were The Happiest Days of My Life You'd be mad not to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
